
Feature|Articles|May 5, 2026
Psychedelic Therapy EO Is a Major Step for Mental Health, but Access Barriers Remain, Experts Say
Author(s)Giuliana Grossi
Fact checked by: Christina Mattina
New executive order fast-tracks psychedelic therapy research for veterans, but VA rollout, DEA rescheduling, and insurance hurdles still loom.
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For decades, psychedelic medicine has occupied a complex and often contentious space between restrictive federal scheduling and emerging clinical research. However, a recent
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